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Catch up on previous editions — from prospecting tips and coaching frameworks to negotiation tactics and leadership lessons.
No One Likes a Pushy Seller But You Still Need to Close
There’s a quiet, persistent tension sitting at the heart of every sales organisation, regardless of its size, sector, or maturity. On one hand, everyone agrees that buyers recoil from the stereotypically pushy salesperson. We all know the type, who suffocates prospects with unnecessary pressure, circles back with mechanical regularity, and
When Reps Own Their Growth: The Missing Leadership Advantage
Self-led sales development is often the hidden factor behind the fastest-growing and highest-performing sales teams. You will often hear sales leaders talk a lot about development. Training plans, enablement calendars, skill matrices, coaching rhythms, playbooks, tools, frameworks, and processes. All of these matter and make a big impact on performance,
Confidence on Empty? Selling Through a Slump
When a sales slump hits, what can you do to diagnose the cause, rebuild confidence and guide reps back to performance. There’s a moment every sales leader recognises. That moment when a rep who normally performs well starts missing calls, avoiding difficult conversations, hesitating on next steps, or reading from
When They Say “I’ll Think About It” What They Really Mean
One of the most frustrating responses your team can hear is the gentle, placating “I’ll think about it.” On the surface it feels like a “Maybe” — perhaps even hopeful. But all too often, it masks something more troubling: the deal quietly slipping through your fingers. As a sales leader,
Why Price Pushback Is Really a Value Conversation
Handling price objections is too many a real challenge. Few moments can test a sales professional’s confidence quite like hearing the words: “You’re too expensive.” It’s the phrase that can make even seasoned salespeople hesitate, question themselves, or start mentally discounting before the buyer’s even finished talking. But for sales leaders,
Why Clarity Beats Cleverness
Sales leaders love a good message, but somewhere between the elevator pitch, the website copy, and the first discovery call, the real meaning often gets lost in a fog of jargon. Everyone knows the importance of clear sales messaging, but very few teams achieve it. “We help companies optimise their
Stop Checking In, Start Standing Out
A strong sales follow up strategy is often the difference between a deal moving forward and a prospect disappearing into silence. You’ve been there. You had a great first call. Promising signs. Good questions. Maybe even a verbal yes. Then… nothing. You follow up with a friendly “Just checking in…”
How to Ask Questions That Actually Create Next Steps
Every salesperson has been there — the discovery call that felt good but went nowhere. You asked about their challenges, nodded at the right times, felt a spark of rapport — yet a week later, silence. No follow-up meeting. No proposal. No deal. The truth? Discovery calls rarely fail in the close; they
Ghosted? Here’s What to Do Next
Do you have a sales follow-up strategy, if not this will sound familiar. It’s one of the most frustrating moments in a salesperson’s week. You’ve had a positive conversation, the prospect has shown genuine interest, and perhaps you’ve even submitted a tailored proposal. Everything seems to be moving in the